Is this a Game yet?

Is this a Game yet? is a player-shaped game that changes through live development, one update cycle at a time. It began with a single button and a global leaderboard; clicks, ideas and votes have since influenced its development.

Changing gameplay

Cycle 0 started with one button. Cycle 1 introduced two buttons, challenges, decoys and cursor upgrades. Cycle 2 added a rhythm challenge, dark mode and an overhaul of the hub world. Cycle 3 changed the core gameplay to WASD controls and added aquatic-themed graphics, a swarm challenge and a multi-stage boss fight against MEGANOM.

Player contributions

At the end of each cycle, the top three global scorers and the two most-liked submissions are chosen for implementation in the next cycle. Development takes place live on stream, where players can suggest features and watch ideas take shape.

The game starts with one button, a counter and no instructions; clicks add to the leaderboard. Its direction can shift to different kinds of gameplay, including platforming, puzzles or role-playing.